A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8546069 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 87842635 epoch_slot_no: 405835 block_no: 8545892 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 87289 time: 2023-03-21 14:28:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b07ec07392aa260ff94722ea9301bb5c42c11484183a7273e485d945045095eBlock Operator
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